What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION position at California Energy Commission?
Pending HR Approval. Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Existing Buildings, Load Flexibility and Appliances, the Existing Building Branch Manager has full management responsibility for the most complex and sensitive programs including administrative oversight, planning, organizing, directing, and managing the staff, programs, and work activities of the branch. The Existing Building Branch has primary responsibility over developing policies, programs, and regulations related to the built environment including energy efficiency, building decarbonization, statewide benchmarking and disclosure, data analysis, education and outreach, and local engagement. The Branch Manager confers with the Deputy Director, Director, Executive Director and Commissioners on a broad spectrum of subject areas within the branch’s portfolio. The Branch Manager represents the division and the Commission before various state, federal, and local agencies and organizations with roles in shaping the state’s energy policies and participates in proceedings and hearings as a subject matter expert. The Branch Manager serves as an expert resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues, and participates in extensive engagement with other Commission divisions; state, federal, and local agencies; industry stakeholders; and the public.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Program Manager, Public Utilities Commission (3503) - CalHR. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.
Hybrid and Telework Employees: Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Energy Commission seeks a Program Manager in the Efficiency Division’s Existing Buildings Branch. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally.
This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:
1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov.
2) Complete and pass the appropriate exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
3) Click the link below for the class(es) you are applying to for the specific class assessment/exam information. You will need to follow the subsequent instructions to view the Examination Bulletin and to take the PM exam.
4) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the “Required Application Package Documents” section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.
Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/26/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications - Include an SOQ that responds to the prompts below.
Desirable Qualifications
- Strong understanding of and experience with leadership principles and practices.
- Ability to effectively motivate others and manage high-performance teams.
- Experience supervising and managing a diverse team, managing individual and team performance, and coordinating a portfolio of project and program plans.
- Ability to proactively solve problems, identify and assess alternatives, and develop informed recommendations on complex topics.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or load flexibility technologies and measures.
- Ability to analyze technical information and data and summarize key takeaways for a variety of audiences.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Personnel Office
(916) 654-4309
Personnel.Services@energy.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Carousel Gore
(916) 661-8122
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.
1. Experience effectively managing an interdisciplinary staff toward successful outcomes.
2. Experience managing the design, development, implementation, and oversight of complex regulatory programs and related activities.
3. Knowledge of technical and policy matters pertaining to energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or load flexibility topics including state, national, and local policies; emerging technologies and measures; and/or strategies to realize energy efficiency savings and reduce emissions associated with existing buildings.
4. Experience with developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with administrative policies, procedures, and processes.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to ensure program products are of consistently high quality.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
